@Raymond Lin - thanks again Raymond. You can choose how fine you want the grain
(old one didn't do that) and my grind is at the consistency it should be again 
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(old one didn't do that) and my grind is at the consistency it should be again .
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@Raymond Lin - thanks again Raymond. You can choose how fine you want the grain
Welcome to the game of coffee making.
. There might be frustrations and wasted coffee along the way but try to enjoy every cup!
any one every use the Flair 58/pro
my Niece is getting married and i see it on her wedding pressy list. Does it make good coffee. is it easy to use. or is it like so many things, sound good on paper, but such a pain to use u stick it in a box and forget about it
my Niece is getting married and i see it on her wedding pressy list. Does it make good coffee. is it easy to use. or is it like so many things, sound good on paper, but such a pain to use u stick it in a box and forget about it
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The Flair 58: Frustratingly Close To Outstanding
The Flair 58: https://flairespresso.com/product/flair-58/Lance Hedrick's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UV47f1HtXkSprometheus' Review: https://www.y...
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So i have an Aeropress, i tend to buy a pack of pre ground which normally goes a bit off before i use it all so its rare i get it.
I could do with a grinder, scales, coffee container and coffee itself (decaf / normal).
For the grinder i was looking at the Wilfa Classic or the sage dose control pro although i was need to find a basket for the grinds i think which could end up putting me into the price range of the better Sage one (is it worth the extra?)...
As for the scales | Coffee Container and the coffee (i like strong coffee with a drop of skimmed milk) i have no idea at all.
Help
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Ben
I could do with a grinder, scales, coffee container and coffee itself (decaf / normal).
For the grinder i was looking at the Wilfa Classic or the sage dose control pro although i was need to find a basket for the grinds i think which could end up putting me into the price range of the better Sage one (is it worth the extra?)...
As for the scales | Coffee Container and the coffee (i like strong coffee with a drop of skimmed milk) i have no idea at all.
Help
Thanks
Ben
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Personally I like to grind as I go, so I just have a small glass (think Nutella jar) to catch grounds and tip into the aeropress/pour over device. And storing beans is a little less fussy than storing grounds i.e. original bag, with a clip to keep it compacted.So i have an Aeropress, i tend to buy a pack of pre ground which normally goes a bit off before i use it all so its rare i get it.
I could do with a grinder, scales, coffee container and coffee itself (decaf / normal).
For the grinder i was looking at the Wilfa Classic or the sage dose control pro although i was need to find a basket for the grinds i think which could end up putting me into the price range of the better Sage one (is it worth the extra?)...
As for the scales | Coffee Container and the coffee (i like strong coffee with a drop of skimmed milk) i have no idea at all.
Help
Thanks
Ben
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If you buy just 225-250g bags then you only need one medium size ish jar. The problem comes when I buy 1kg bags then it's like 4 jars.
It's easier to just still get 1 jar to leave on the counter to use and then keep the excess in a zip lock bag. You can even do the water thing submerge and get as much air out of it as possible.
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Found a 'Sage - the Smart Grinder Pro' for £168 so got this, thought was well it will be fine for Aeropress|French press and should be ok if i get something like the Sage Bambino later this year or early next.
Got a bag of this one : https://rountoncoffee.co.uk/products/sparkling-water-decaf and this one https://rountoncoffee.co.uk/products/the-rich-roast to try with it.
Got a bag of this one : https://rountoncoffee.co.uk/products/sparkling-water-decaf and this one https://rountoncoffee.co.uk/products/the-rich-roast to try with it.
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Don't forget to inject it when complete
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Some savage efficiency from Wogan today..
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After finally resigning to the fact I won't be moving for another year and a half, I've gone ahead and bought a hand grinder. Went for the 1zpresso J-Max as I don't want to buy something cheaper that I'll just replace in the end anyway. Friend gave me an old Delonghi Dedica and I plan on buying a non-pressurised basket and cutting/modding the plastic insert.
I was looking at the Flair machines as well, as I have little space, but concluded that that's something to get into when I know a bit more what I'm doing. Exciting times!
I was looking at the Flair machines as well, as I have little space, but concluded that that's something to get into when I know a bit more what I'm doing. Exciting times!
What did you go for? I'm actually about to pop into the store now. Just for a coffee though as I've got lots of beans alreadySome savage efficiency from Wogan today..
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I went for Nicargua La Bastilla Natural this time.
I am just finishing off some Burundi Migoti Hill Lot 19 atm which is their monthly special, was very nice
I am just finishing off some Burundi Migoti Hill Lot 19 atm which is their monthly special, was very nice
I didn't actually like the Burundi all that much, it was almost too smooth when had as a flat white. I actually had that conversation with them just now.
The new monthly special sounds really nice but they only got it into the roaster last night so it won't be available until Monday. He said it's going to be good though, it's honey processed which always goes down well with me. I can't remember the exact notes he said but it was along the lines of white grape, sultanas and candy. I think it's Peruvian but I may have forgot already!
The new monthly special sounds really nice but they only got it into the roaster last night so it won't be available until Monday. He said it's going to be good though, it's honey processed which always goes down well with me. I can't remember the exact notes he said but it was along the lines of white grape, sultanas and candy. I think it's Peruvian but I may have forgot already!